Software Technologist I - Test Automation

Location: Bangalore

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Title

Software Technologist I - Test Automation

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and implement of test automation scripts following coding standards..

• Develop, review, and execute test cases and automation scripts, ensuring full traceability to requirements.

• Drive test automation and framework development using tools like Specflow, Req and roll or selenium or python

• Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster releases.

• Oversee testing of web applications, WPF applications, APIs, Sense UI

• Execute and validate functional, system, regression, performance, and reliability testing.

• Specializes in testing the integration between various components of a system, ensuring seamless operation and compatibility across different modules to deliver a cohesive and robust software solution.
• Creates and maintains automated test scripts using appropriate testing frameworks and tools, helping to streamline repetitive testing tasks and improve efficiency in detecting defects and ensuring software quality.
• Develops comprehensive test plans that outline the scope, objectives, resources, and schedule for testing activities, ensuring alignment with project requirements and goals to facilitate effective testing processes and outcomes.
• Develops detailed test cases based on software requirements and specifications, execute these tests, and meticulously document the results to ensure thorough coverage and accuracy.
• Applies analytical skills to resolve medium complexity requests efficiently, exercising judgment within defined procedures/practices to determine appropriate action.
• Works closely with software developers and other stakeholders to understand the software design, functionality, and requirements, ensuring effective test planning and execution.
• Establishes, configures, and manages testing environments meticulously to ensure they replicate production settings, facilitating accurate and reliable testing outcomes that mirror real-world scenarios.
• Executes a comprehensive range of both manual and automated test cases with precision, ensuring all test activities are conducted accurately and efficiently while meticulously documenting results for thorough analysis and reporting.
• Conducts root cause analysis on identified defects to discern underlying issues effectively, collaborating closely with development teams to implement corrective actions promptly and prevent recurrence, thereby enhancing overall software quality and stability.
• Evaluates and refines testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness, driving continuous improvement within the testing team.

Minimum required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology OR Vocational Education in Information Technology or equivalent.

Minimum required Experience:

BE/BTech/MTech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

6+ years of experience in software testing with strong focus on test automation and leadership

Proven experience working as a Test Lead/Test Architect/Senior QA Lead

Strong expertise in API and interface automation using C#

Hands-on experience with:

• Automation tools: Req and rolll/Selenium / Specflow/ Playwright
• API testing: Postman / Rest
• Programming: C#,Java
• BDD frameworks: Cucumber / Behave

Strong understanding of:

• Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Defect management tools (CQ)
• System, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Experience in performance, load, and reliability testing

Minimum required Certification:
ISTQB Foundation

Preferred Education:
N/A

Preferred Experience:
N/A

Preferred Certification:
N/A

Preferred Skills:
• Scripting & Automation
• Agile Methodology
• CI/CD
• Business Acumen
• Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Requirements Analysis
• Software Testing & Validation
• Test Execution
• Test Planning
• Documentation & Reporting
• Process Improvements
• System Integration Testing (SIT)

How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
About Philips
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If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care.

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